
Eastward
Directional Context
Use 'eastward' to specify travel or movement in an eastern direction, rather than a point in space.
The birds are flying eastward for the winter.
Metaphorical Use
'Eastward' can signify progress or new beginnings, referencing the sunrise.
The team's success felt like a new eastward horizon.
Not Eastbound
Don't confuse 'eastward' with 'eastbound', which is often used for transport routes or roads.
The plane is heading eastward, but 'Eastbound Flight 77' is its specific route.